As social scientists we are inherently interested in dating marriage and family. We are also interested in how social constructs of gender have typically informed these discussions particularly in Christian settings. Therefore we were curious about the content of the Pepperdine Dating Initiative which has dominated the Seaver Convocation series the past two weeks. Our … [Read more...] about Pep Dating Initiative flirts with patriarchy
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Petition raises legal issues
Do the privacy rights of an individual signing a petition to support the reversal of a law supersede the public's right to know their names? This question in regards to the rights of petitioners against a Washington state law expanding the rights of same-sex couples has recently been plaguing the courts.Washington law permits voters to contest a legislative measure by compiling … [Read more...] about Petition raises legal issues
Princeton poet speaks at library
A Pulitzer Prize a job at Princetion and a Pepperdine audience was all in C.K. Williams' hands as he spoke on campus on Friday March 20. The Kresge Reading Room in Payson Library was abuzz with anticipation for the professor's arrival as he prepared to share his work with the crowd. The poet from New Jersey who began writing poetry at the age of 19 is the author of 10 books of … [Read more...] about Princeton poet speaks at library
Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'
It takes no more than two minutes within meeting Michael Furtney to sense the compassion he exudes both as a person and as a publicist. That feeling radiates in the Pepperdine professor's belief that "anyone with a grain of compassion" should feel for the situation in which Nadya Suleman - the now household name who delivered eight miracle babies Jan. 26 - and her family have … [Read more...] about Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'
The best way to build community
Throughout my years as a student here I've found myself genuinely invested in the communal atmosphere of Pepperdine. I served for two years as a Resident Advisor and one of my supposed responsibilities was to help foster community within the residence halls. More recently I have found myself as Student Government Association (SGA) president essentially serving as a … [Read more...] about The best way to build community